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Steve Mackey, the producer and longtime bassist for the legendary Britpop band Pulp, has died. “Our beloved friend and bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning,” Pulp wrote in a statement on social media. “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.” Mackey’s wife, Katie Grand, said that he died following a three-month

Backstage at Madison Square Garden, the rap legend reflects on his early triumphs—and a late-career resurgence unprecedented in hip-hop. By Elliott Wilson Photography by Flo Ngala March 2, 2023 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. It’s hard to believe at this stage of his 30-plus-year career that rap legend Nas has never

Avalon Emerson has announced a new album under the moniker Avalon Emerson & the Charm. The self-titled LP will arrive on April 28 via her new label Another Dove. To accompany the announcement, the DJ and producer has unveiled a new song called ‘Hot Evening’. Check it out below and scroll down for the album’s

Christian artist Jie Han is pleased to introduce her latest collection of picture albums regarding The Book of Revelation. As a devout believer, Jie sees applying surrealism to the Bible as her unique approach to reinterpreting a classical story with a modern presentation. After being baptized, Jie started exploring different themes in her art creations.

The Manchester quartet Mandy, Indiana have announced their debut full-length: I’ve Seen a Way lands on May 19 via Fire Talk. The follow-up to the band’s 2021 … EP includes the previously shared single ‘Injury Detail’, as well as a new track called ‘Pinking Shears’. Check out its accompanying video, filmed in Manchester, along with

Chase Stokes in Outer Banks season 3. Cr. Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix © 2023Courtesy of Jackson Lee Davis for Netflix. The latest season of the Netflix hit put John B.—and the man who plays him—through the wringer. By Kaitlyn McNab February 28, 2023 This article contains spoilers for season three of Outer Banks. John B. Routledge

Ed Sheeran has announced a new album, Subtract (stylized as –). It will mark his final mathematical-themed LP, following 2011’s +, 2014’s x, and 2017’s ÷. Produced by Aaron Dessner, to whom Sheeran was introduced by mutual friend Taylor Swift, Subtract comes out May 5 via Atlantic. Check out its cover artwork and tracklist below. “I

Hannah Read, the artist who records as Lomelda, has shared the new single ‘Scaredy’s World’. A collaboration with More Eaze, the track arrives via Read’s newly launched label, Double Yolk Record House. Listen to it below. Speaking about the song, Read said in a statement: “How do I say what Scaredy means to me? Scaredy

Jacket, $4,700, pants, $1,650, and belt, $830, by Gucci. Boots, $1,495, by Christian Louboutin. Nearing 60, the last of a golden era of martial arts stars looks back on an unparalleled career—and forward, to his role in the new John Wick film. By Oliver Franklin-Wallis Photography by Puzzleman Leung February 28, 2023 GQ Hype: It’s the

When work pressure becomes too much, having a quiet place to retreat to at home can be helpful. Putting together some soft seating, a blanket, and some good lighting can turn any space into a sanctuary for self-care. Don’t ignore this crucial spot, which can become a peaceful retreat. With some planning and ingenuity, you

After canceling their Broadway residency last year, Weezer have announced a run of dates featuring support from Modest Mouse, Momma, Future Islands, Joyce Manor, Spoon, White Reaper. The North American tour, which they’re calling Indie Rock Roadtrip!, will keep them on the road from June 4 through September 3. Find the list of dates below.

feeble little horse have announced a new album called Girl with Fish. The follow-up to the band’s 2021 debut Hayday is out June 9 on Saddle Creek. Today’s announcement arrives with the release of the new single ‘Tin Man’, which you can check out via the accompanying video below. Speaking about ‘Tin Man’, the band’s

Ken Marino and Adam Scott in Party Down.Courtesy of Ron Batzdorff for Starz via Everett Collection. From Party Down and Veronica Mars to The Other Two, playing a hilariously pathetic jerk is Marino’s sweet spot. By Esther Zuckerman February 24, 2023 According to Ken Marino, there are a lot of different ways to play an

The popularity of online casinos has been on the rise due to the convenience and accessibility they offer to players all over the world. A significant contributing factor to this trend is the diverse range of payment methods available to players. A seamless online gaming experience relies heavily on the ability to make secure and

If you visit certain websites, you can get information regarding popular or trending names. You can do so by date. When you do, you’ll learn interesting facts. Names that pop up when you click on a date reveal what happened that day. You can learn about current or recent events that way. You can trace

Hong Sang-soo is a cumulative filmmaker. His creative shifts are most moving (sometimes only moving) framed within the larger context of his work. The stylistic detour in the coda of The Novelist’s Film, for instance, is likely only meaningful to viewers familiar with Hong’s world and attuned to the momentous feeling a small change in

Big Pooh and Phonte of Little Brother.Courtesy of Antoine Lyers. Big Pooh and Phonte reflect on their debut album, which arrived at a crucial point in the eternal debate between “Conscious Rap” and the mainstream. By Abe Beame February 25, 2023 Little Brother’s debut album The Listening, is, like many other seminal albums this year, turning

Conway the Machine has announced his next LP, Won’t He Do It, which comes out March 31 via Drumwork Music Group/Empire. Juicy J produced its first single, ‘Super Bowl’, and also features on the track alongside the Houston rapper Sauce Walka. Conway had this to say about the track: ‘Super Bowl’ is just one of

mui zyu is the solo project of Eva Liu, who was born in Northern Ireland to Hong Kong parents and is now based in London. She is also a member of the art-rock trio Dama Scout alongside Danny Grant and Luciano Rossi, the latter of whom serves as a co-producer on mui zyu’s first full-length,

Corey Stoll as M.O.D.O.K. in  Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.Courtesy of Marvel Studios The actor discusses his scene-stealing surprise return to the Ant-Man trilogy, working with Jonathan Majors and more. By William Goodman February 24, 2023 Corey Stoll is incapable of phoning in a performance. Despite ostensibly being killed off in the initial Ant-Man, as

A healthy dog is a happy dog, but it can be heartbreaking to watch your friend suffer when a canine companion has liver disease. According to Vale Veterinary Clinic, in the initial phases of liver issues in dogs, the liver can experience swelling and enlargement. As the disease progresses, liver cells perish and are succeeded

Jason Segel.Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte The actor tells GQ about returning to comedy with his new show, Shrinking, his best Harrison Ford story, and whether or not he can still dunk. By Gabriella Paiella February 24, 2023 This article contains spoilers for episode six of Shrinking.  For years and years, Jason Segel was a familiar,

It was time for Gorillaz to return to a healthy balance. Although the brainchild of Blur’s Damon Albarn and visual artist Jamie Hewlett has remained glued to pretty much the same formula for over two decades, they’ve been toying with its extremes in recent years – emulating a solo album on 2018’s guest-light The Now

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily have announced a new collaborative album titled Love in Exile. It’s set for release on March 24 via Verve. To mark the announcement, they’ve shared the lead single ‘To Remain/To Return’, which you can check out below, along with the album artwork (by Curry Hackett), tracklist, and the

Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is up for Best Picture at the 2023 Academy Awards.Courtesy of Paramount via Everett Collection Start your binging before it’s too late. By Nathaniel Houston February 21, 2023 Awards season is finally drawing to a close, and the grand finale is right around the corner: the 95th Academy Awards. The